Federal officials have also deployed an urban search and rescue team to Louisiana, and additional support teams are ready to deploy as needed and requested.

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As of this morning, FEMA has more than 400 personnel already on the ground supporting the response, including three national Urban Search and Rescue Teams, an Incident Management Assistance Team, as well as personnel focused on helping survivors register for and receive the federal assistance made available by the major disaster declaration signed by the President on Monday night.

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The UK Rescue Challenge was held in London last year, where the Royal Berkshire Rescue Team won the car rescue title - with the hosts winning the urban search and rescue challenge.

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